Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU
Mark Hurst and WFMU
A show from WFMU about our shift to a digital future. Mark Hurst interviews creators and thinkers about technology, community, videogames, and whatever else is next.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 0sec
Richard Polt, author, "The Typewriter Revolution" from Apr 15, 2024
Richard Polt, author, "The Typewriter Revolution"
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's intro"
- "Interview with Richard Polt" [0:03:07]
- "Mark's comments" [0:41:43]
Boston Typewriter Orchestra - "Left Blank" [0:54:34]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138921
Apr 8, 2024 • 0sec
Outrage roundup from Apr 8, 2024
Outrage roundup: antitrust, AI, and Big Tech invading New York City
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's comments"
The Glass Bead Band - "I Am a Computer" [0:54:24]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138717
Apr 1, 2024 • 0sec
I've been waiting years to say this from Apr 1, 2024
Better late than never... Mark covers some tech news he's been waiting awhile to bring up.
Kenta Nagata - "Koopa Troopa Beach" - Mario Kart 64
- "Mark's comments"
- "Interview with Stashu and ChukAmok" [0:27:42]
Tykwer, Heil, and Klimek - "Running One" - Lola Rennt [0:54:29]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138478
Mar 26, 2024 • 0sec
Guest host Lily Wen interviews Liz Pelly from Mar 25, 2024
DJ PAYPAL - "Go Off!" - IRL
DJ PAYPAL - "Work" - Drake Edits Vol. 2
Music behind DJ:
[Guest host Lily Wen interviews NY-based journalist Liz Pelly about how surveillance changes listening habits.]
DJ PAYPAL - "Whisper Zone" - IRL
DJ PAYPAL - "We Finally Made It (feat. DJ Earl)" - Sold Out
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138198
Mar 18, 2024 • 0sec
Ian Johnson, author of "Sparks," on China's underground historians from Mar 18, 2024
Ian Johnson, author of "Sparks," on China's underground historians
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's intro"
- "Interview with Ian Johnson" [0:08:24]
- "Mark's comments" [0:44:33]
The Harp Twins - "500 Miles" [0:55:05]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138018
Mar 11, 2024 • 0sec
Marathon week 2 w/cohost Dave the Spazz from Mar 11, 2024
Mark Hurst and his co-host Dave the Spazz
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Pledge 1-800-989-WFMU or online at wfmu.org!"
Pink Tiles - "The Internet"
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/137814
Mar 5, 2024 • 0sec
Marathon week 1 w/cohost station manager Ken Freedman from Mar 4, 2024
Marathon week 1 w/cohost station manager Ken Freedman
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark and Ken raise money for WFMU"
Si-mark & Scott-funkel - "The Sounds of Surveillance" [0:54:37]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/137587
Feb 27, 2024 • 0sec
Dystopia update from Feb 26, 2024
Dystopia update: surveillance cameras everywhere and ChatGPT going haywire
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's comments"
Daona - "Live Machines" [0:53:14]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/137363
Feb 20, 2024 • 0sec
Scott Shapiro, author, "Fancy Bear Goes Phishing" from Feb 19, 2024
Scott Shapiro, author, "Fancy Bear Goes Phishing"
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's intro"
- "Interview with Scott Shapiro" [0:03:06]
- "Mark's comments" [0:36:30]
Peter Frampton feat. Courtney Pine - "Boot It Up" [0:53:56]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/137124
Feb 13, 2024 • 0sec
Astronomer Sam Lawler on the danger of Starlink satellites from Feb 12, 2024
Astronomer Sam Lawler on the danger of Starlink satellites
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack
- "Mark's intro"
- "Interview with Sam Lawler" [0:06:46]
- "Mark's comments" [0:46:43]
Devo - "Space Junk" - Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! [0:54:11]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/136860
